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RENEWport activates community to make Newport a city for all to thrive.
NEWPORT TOGETHER
In April 2025, RENEWport, Salve Regina University, the Rhode Island Foundation and private donors hosted famed political scientist Harvard Professor Robert D. Putnam for a talk on the collapse and revival of the American community. In the several weeks prior to this event, a series of community-based NEWPORT TOGETHER were held.
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May 10, 2025
Fort Adams Coastal Cleanup Day organized by Sail Newport in partnership with Ocean Recovery Community Alliance
Sail Newport10:00AM - 12:00PM
Bring the entire family to help clear away winter debris and spruce up the local coastline! Open to the public. Free.
RENEWport Hosts Community Dinner for Newport Families
Over 125 Newport residents came together at Pell Elementary School for a community dinner. The event aimed to connect families of third and fourth-grade students with local organizations.
Robert Putnam in Newport: A Moral Call to Action
I had the privilege of attending two sessions with Robert Putnam, the renowned political scientist and author of “Bowling Alone.” What struck me most was the deep moral call embedded in his message: Fix America. Start local. Make it fun. Build belonging.
Putnam Presents ‘Pickle,’ Proposes Possible Path
Salve Regina University had a special presence in its midst on April 15, when Dr. Robert Putnam, renowned political scientist, Harvard professor and author, spoke with a capacity crowd about the state of American democracy today.
Newport nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and businesses provide a variety of services free of charge. We invite you to search and review the calendar to find needed resources for you, your family, or a neighbor.
Some of the resources that are available:
Food
Shelter
Nature
Clothing
Laundry
Education